We've been making annual visits for years now and it's always a great day out. Tyabb Packing House is a massive old shed, crammed with antiques, memorabilia, and books. Shelves and shelves and shelves of books.
In the children's section, there are some books behind glass that are very expensive. Way too expensive. In fact, the same copy of Fardingdales by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer has been priced at $300 for at least three years now.
However, there are bargains still to be found, and over the years I've picked up a few girlsown titles quite cheaply, including a 'Dimsie' book and a couple of Tim Kennemores. When I visited the other day, there were a few Malcolm Saville paperbacks on the shelves, including Treasure at Amorys and Home to Witchend.
Whatever genre you collect, you're likely to find something here. There's a great crime fiction, an extensive sports section, travel books, cookbooks, politics, religion... You name it, they've got it.
My other favourite areas of the shed are the sporting memorabilia section, right at the other end from the children's books, and the old furniture section, which often has old writing desks and printers' chests.
If you're hungry, check out the Rattling Red Cafe (an old train carriage) just outside - the scones are delicious. There are more antiques and curiosities to be found in the 'village' shops next to the Packing House.
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